Good morning. Things that will take you 60 seconds this morning—remembering where you put your phone and wallet last night, setting up that first pot of coffee, and watching Coach Mac talk about getting his 500th career win. Top off your cup of joe and click here for your moment of zen.

What all are we mixing into today's Brew?

⚾ We love you 500, Coach
🏈 Fun and games is hard work
🌴 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 We Love You 500, Coach. FAU baseball has taken the first two in a four-game season series with 15th-ranked Florida Gulf Coast, coming back to win 5-4 last night and earning head coach John McCormack his 500th career win.

⚾ How It Started. The Owls were in an early hole in the bottom of the first after a three-run home run by FGCU's Alejandro Rodriguez opened the scoring. The response was swift, however. In the top of the second, John Schroeder drew a one-out walk and Daulton Frank singled. With two outs, Armando Albert lined a single to the opposite field to score two. Two batters later, Nolan Schanuel extended his reached-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single, tying the game at 3-3.

⚾ The Turning Point. With the game tied, Tyler Murphy piggybacked starter Danny Trehey in the second inning and stifled the high-powered FGCU bats for the next four scoreless innings. On offense, Mitchell Hartigan connected on an RBI double off the wall in right field, bringing two runs across.

⚾ How It Ended. In the sixth inning, Evan Waterbor came in for relief on the mound and retired the first eight batters he faced. To close out the game, Robert Wegielnik finished off a four-out save by striking out opposing slugger Alejandro Figueredo for the last out of the eighth and retired the Eagles in order in the ninth to pick up his third save of the season.

Now, if you'll indulge us, we have postgame celebratory Gatorade bath to watch on repeat.

🔼 Two Good. No. 15 FAU beach volleyball's Courtney Moon and Marketa Svozilova were named Conference USA Pair of the Week after going a perfect 2-0 this past weekend at the Unconquered Invitational. The duo earned wins against No. 7 Loyola Marymount and No. 3 Florida State, and nearly defeated No. 5 LSU but the match was abandoned due to playing only until decision because of weather.

The weekly honor marks the second career selection for both of them after earning their first weekly honor a year ago. The honor also marks the Sandy Owls' fourth this season.

🔼 Spring (Football) In Our Step. We often think of FAU's football season as being months away (four months and 20 days to be exact) but there is no real offseason. It's time for players to gain weight, learn routes, and get on the same page.

Read more about the Owls completing the full-pad session, newcomer Kobe Lewis having a big day at running back, Omari Hayes and Tony Johnson leading the way for the receivers, and more.

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🤔 PARADISE TRIVIA

Big Mac. Last night was monumental for FAU baseball as Coach John McCormack as he earned his 500th career victory with the Owls.

Our question today... in what season did the head skipper scoop up 43 of those wins (the most in his career in a single season) and a trip to the NCAA Regionals?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🌴 ONE BIG THING

Bigger than football. It's not all fun and games for FAU student-athletes during spring football, but when you make an appearance at the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach Country you've got to play the part.

Watch the Owls have fun while making a big difference in the lives of children throughout the community.

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📅 THE DAY AHEAD

Wednesday 4/12

⛳ Men's Golf @ Mason Rudolph Championship

🏐 Women's Beach Volleyball at FGCU @ 1:00pm ET

🏐 Women's Beach Volleyball at FGCU @ 3:00pm ET

🌴 Click here to view the entire FAU Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2018

In his 15th season, Coach Mac reached 43 wins and an NCAA Regional berth during the 2018 season.

Have a great Wednesday, y’all.